The Cherokee Language and Cultural Circle - New York, New York Keeping The Cherokee Spirit Alive and Well
			Did you know that the Cherokee language has its own alphabet? Ever wanted to learn more about Cherokee language, dance, food, art, or history? Urban Mozaik Magazine has discovered a small and relaxed weekly class where one can learn all of the above, right in Manhattan. Located in a community center just blocks from Lincoln Center on the City’s Upper West Side, the Cherokee Language and Cultural Circle provides small group instruction at a nominal cost. Registration is $17 per semester, plus an additional $7 per class fee. The Circle is lead by two instructors of Cherokee heritage, Red Eagle and Eagle Two Feathers, and was established to ”teach and pass on the language, culture, myths, dances and folkways” of the Cherokee people. The weekly classes consist of three hours of language instruction (covering vocabulary, grammar and conversation) followed by two hours of cultural-based activities, ranging from leather and beadworking, to dancing and cooking. Classes are small and welcoming, and conducted with an air of communal concern and cooperation. The Circle also publishes a newsletter which includes upcoming events, recipes, essays, poetry, and current affairs. The Circle invites anyone — children are also welcome — who “wishes to explore what it means to be Cherokee (to whatever degree) to come participate and contribute.” The Cherokee Language and Cultural Circle meets at Lincoln Square, 250 West 65th Street, Room 3. Additional information about the Circle is available by calling (212) 928-5233. This website: Copyright © 2000 Studio Q Int'l Inc / Urban Mozaik Magazine. All rights reserved. This website/publication, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher or the previous publisher of original republished materials.
					The following are excerpts from from Seven Directions - The Newsletter of the Cherokee Language and Cultural Circle. Cherokee Moons January: Month of the Cold Moon February: Month of the Bony Moon March: Month of the Windy Moon April: Month of the Flower Moon May: Month of the Planting Moon June: Month of the Green Corn Moon July: Month of the Ripe Corn Moon August: Month of the End of the Fruit Moon September: Month of the Nut Moon October: Month of the Harvest Moon November: Month of the Trading Moon December: Month of the Snow Moon With joy of heart, I send gratitude above for here’s the start of our love. We are here. Let us unite for the good of us all. We are proud that our people still heed the powerful voices of Sitting Bull, Chief Joseph, Tecumseh and many others who followed the Ten Guidelines for walking the creator’s path. Copyright 1997 Guledisgoni Higigage 1 Remain close to the Great Spirit. 2 Show great respect for your fellow beings. 3 Treat the earth and all that dwell there with respect. 4 Do what you know to be right. 5 Be truthful and honest at all times. 6 Take full responsibility for your actions. 7 Look after the well being of mind and body. 8 Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. 9 Work together for the benefit of all mankind. 10 Dedicate a share of your effort to the greater good. Arranged by Red Dove and reprinted from Seven Directions - The Newsletter of the Cherokee Language and Cultural Circle.